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Restaurants serving menús del día often make just enough to maintain the families that run them – the catering equivalent of subsistence farming. When owners retire the next generation can be reluctant to take over.
We will , next May when we are voluntering in Santiago.I don't like the look of this one bit:
No more two-hour lunch breaks: the slow death of Spain's menú del día
Restaurants offering fixed-price three-course menús have been a cornerstone of the country’s urban life for decades, but tourism, shorter lunch breaks and gentrification have put them under threat. What will it take to fight back?www.theguardian.com
The bottom line seems to be this:
It's time to enjoy those menus del dia while we can, and support the places that offer them!
Well they do usually deign to have local 'specialties'...All this talk of the marvels of diversity and cultural enrichment doesn't make sense when every town is filled with fast food places that are global corporations.
My experience in Alicante is that the ‘menu del dia’ is more popular than ever : I now have to book in quite a few places if I want a table at lunchtime.I have good hopes that the menu del dia/ traditional restaurants will keep a strong position in Spain.
Ok, Barcelona, Madrid and the bigger cities will have their fair share of fastfood restaurants but I believe the family run hostales-restaurantes in smaller towns will keep thriving.
I don't like the look of this one bit:
No more two-hour lunch breaks: the slow death of Spain's menú del día
Restaurants offering fixed-price three-course menús have been a cornerstone of the country’s urban life for decades, but tourism, shorter lunch breaks and gentrification have put them under threat. What will it take to fight back?www.theguardian.com
The concern seems to be a lot about this:
Will it hold its own, or fold to the pressure of change? Or is this just journalistic hype?
Either way it's time to enjoy those Menús del Dia while we can, and support the places that offer them!
The Menú del Dia is so much better than the Pilgrim Menú, and I had no idea until I ventured off the Frances.
It's definitely worth a try!
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….and the bottle of wine certainly takes the edge of the afternoon's walk!I don't like the look of this one bit:
No more two-hour lunch breaks: the slow death of Spain's menú del día
Restaurants offering fixed-price three-course menús have been a cornerstone of the country’s urban life for decades, but tourism, shorter lunch breaks and gentrification have put them under threat. What will it take to fight back?www.theguardian.com
The concern seems to be a lot about this:
Will it hold its own, or fold to the pressure of change? Or is this just journalistic hype?
Either way it's time to enjoy those Menús del Dia while we can, and support the places that offer them!
The Menú del Dia is so much better than the Pilgrim Menú, and I had no idea until I ventured off the Frances.
It's definitely worth a try!
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The quaint, personal family owned bars/cafes/restaurants are one of the special enjoyable pleasures of walking the Caminos. If we were left with only fast food chains or high end establishments as the only choices it would be a big disappointment, and take away some of the endearing and quirky charm of what the camino is about for me.I have good hopes that the menu del dia/ traditional restaurants will keep a strong position in Spain.
Ok, Barcelona, Madrid and the bigger cities will have their fair share of fastfood restaurants but I believe the family run hostales-restaurantes in smaller towns will keep thriving.
Absolutely. I couldn't agree more.The quaint, personal family owned bars/cafes/restaurants are one of the special enjoyable pleasures of walking the Caminos.
Absolutely. I couldn't agree more.
And the memorable ones are really memorable - and that is usually about the people as much as it is about the food.
Ohhhhh, absolutely. That place was fantastic.Remember our great find in Miranda del Ebro with restaurante Tartan?
These are changes to the price of a pigrim's menu, not the menu del dia, right BCB?However, times have changed and during our recent camino, we experienced several changes. The cost of the pilgrim's meal has increased to 12 euros or higher in most restaurants. Some restaurants offer a combination plate for 10 euros, but then charge extra for bread and wine. And some have cut back on giving a full bottle of vinto tinto to be shared by two pilgrims to offering a single glass per person, then charging for more wine.
Which is why it pays to get where you're going by 3 at the latest (or continue to walk after that), then forget the crummy Pilgrim's Menu in the evening.One thing we learned is that the menu del dia is mostly offered only during the day, since the "main" meal is traditionally eaten around 2 pm. You can order a menu del dia up until 4 or 5 pm
I don't like the look of this one bit:
No more two-hour lunch breaks: the slow death of Spain's menú del día
Restaurants offering fixed-price three-course menús have been a cornerstone of the country’s urban life for decades, but tourism, shorter lunch breaks and gentrification have put them under threat. What will it take to fight back?www.theguardian.com
The concern seems to be a lot about this:
Will it hold its own, or fold to the pressure of change? Or is this just journalistic hype?
Either way it's time to enjoy those Menús del Dia while we can, and support the places that offer them!
The Menú del Dia is so much better than the Pilgrim Menú, and I had no idea until I ventured off the Frances.
It's definitely worth a try!
(Edited for content...)
Which is why it pays to get where you're going by 3 at the latest (or continue to walk after that), then forget the crummy Pilgrim's Menu in the evening.
I learned that from @SabineP...and owe her a debt of gratitude.
... and Canadians are considered most exotic, and my John Wayne accent horrifying/charming, so my earnest request to have something which will remind me of this pueblo for it is certain I will only come this way once in my life, appears to be well-received.
Is there only one private albergue?The best Menu del Día we have had the pleasure to eat was at Oviedo at the sideria opposite the private alburgue.
When we were there last October there was the Municipal and La Peregrina in the old quarter, but that could have changed. The sideria is opposite La Peregrina.Is there only one private albergue
Very helpful info, thanks!When we were there last October there was the Municipal and La Peregrina in the old quarter, but that could have changed. The sideria is opposite La Peregrina.
Casa Pachon in Salas also fed us this way a few years ago. We were the only customers and the food kept coming. We had to finally say STOP. I would walk the Primitivo again just to eat here.We had the most incredible del dia in Grado on the Primitivo in 2016. I'll never forget it...it included 7 courses, no joke! They owners spoke no English and we weren't sure what we had actually ordered since we speak almost no Spanish. Here are my exact words from my journal as the experience was hilarious...
""Lunch was interesting today. We were passing through the small town of Grado and decided to eat at a cute cafe. No one was eating in there yet, but we were assured(inSpanish)that they were serving.They had no menu, but brought a visiting friend to the table who spoke just a little English.He tried to explain about the food being some soup that was very good from their region of Asturias, and we said, "OK, yes, sounds good."
So the waiter brought us first a big bowl of yellowish broth soup with small pieces of bread floating in it and a ladle for spooning it ourselves,along with some good bread and bottle of wine. We were disappointed as the soup looked like "nothing much", but ate most of it anyway because for all we knew that was the whole meal. Then the server took it away and replaced it with another bowl of garbanzo bean soup with small pieces of meat. We were happier and ate quite a bit of that one.Then the server took it away and replaced it with a bowl of beef stew that was quite good so we ate some, but were starting to get full. Then he brought more bread and took the bowl of stew away. He returned again with another bowl of soup. This time it was chorizo, spinach and potato soup. We tried to eat it, but could only pick out a few pieces of meat to eat. He took it away later and next brought out a huge platter of peas(about 4 cans worth)with sauce and sliced hard boiled eggs on top. We were getting stuffed by this time, so we tried to refuse it, but he indicated through charades "take a little bit at least" so we did. We were getting alarmed by this time as we envisioned being charged euros for each item separately. The restaurant started filling up with locals by now who were given the same order of soups as us.Then the waiter came back and took the peas away and brought out a platter of moist, succulent breaded pork cutlets over french fries with melted cheese on top...yum, the best part of the meal, but we were too full to eat much or enjoy it. Our stomachs felt like after a Thanksgiving meal. This all took place over a full hour or more. He never came with the bill so finally we got up and Matthew pointed to his wallet. The waiter then said in broken English, "No flan or ice cream"? We said "No thanks."Luckily the bill was only 12 euro each, not bad since we had 6 courses and had we stayed for dessert, 7 courses would have been included! Needless to say, we are not eating any dinner tonight!""
I haven't walked the camino yet, so the difference is not very clear to me.The Menú del Dia is so much better than the Pilgrim Menú
They sell a menú similar to the menú del día in the evenings called the menú peregrino.I haven't walked the camino yet, so the difference is not very clear to me.
From what I understand the Menu del Dia is originally for the Spaniards themselves, but of course everyone can order them, including pilgrims. Served at lunch time.
Pilgrim Menu is 'invented' for the pilgrims because they prefer to have dinner earlier than the Spaniards and is served around 7 PM.
Am I right about this?
Or do they also serve a Menu del Dia at dinner time?
But the topic starter just said the menu del dia is much better than de menu peregrinoThey sell a menú similar to the menú del día in the evenings called the menú peregrino.
I said that they are similar. In some places they are the same, in others they aren't.But the topic starter just said the menu del dia is much better than de menu peregrino
Or is Pilgrim Menu not the same as menu peregrino?
As a peregrina who rarely partakes in meals in restaurants (we carry a camping stove, pots, etc. in order to prepare our own food every day), I can still recall my meal at this place from three years ago. What an event! Lovely service, delicious food with vegetarian options, unlimited wine, endless liqueurs after the meal...all for only 10 euros. We chose to eat there based on raving recommendations. No doubt the best pilrgim meal we have ever eaten. It was all we could do to stumble across the road to the albergue and roll into bed by the time we had finished feasting.The best Menu del Día we have had the pleasure to eat was at Oviedo at the sideria opposite the private alburgue. They only offer it on weekdays as is tradition and it was sensational. First course was an amazingly good and huge sized Fabada (an Asturian specialty) and we chose a variety of second and desserts to share between the 3 of us. Tonight we experienced the best Pigrims Menu we have ever had the pleasure to eat at Me Gusta Comer, the restaurant across the road from the alburgue at Rionegro del Puente on the Camino Sanabres. If you plan to walk this way don’t miss it, the meal is truly amazing. I’m still smiling
Am I right about this?
There are of course exceptions, but peregrino menú food is usually the quality of food you get in tourist ghetos everywhere. The clientelle is transient so it's possible to serve the cheapest food possible without negative consequence. The menú del dia, on the other hand, is geared to local custom, so if it's good the word gets out. And vice versa. The only similarity is that there are 3 courses.They sell a menú similar to the menú del día in the evenings called the menú peregrino.
I think those videos were likely the menu del peregrino in the evening rather than the menu del dia in the afternoon.I've seen some you tube video's from menu del dia's on the camino and it looked like the main was always something like chicken of cod with fries. No problem with meat or fish with fries, but every day?
Would love to try the local specialties but I think you have to order from the carta then?
I've seen some you tube video's from menu del dia's on the camino and it looked like the main was always something like chicken of cod with fries. No problem with meat or fish with fries, but every day?
Would love to try the local specialties but I think you have to order from the carta then?
No, they were definitely menu del dia at lunchtime (poster went to supermarket for small dinner later in the day).I think those videos were likely the menu del peregrino in the evening rather than the menu del dia in the afternoon.
This menu looks good, lot of variety!Take a look at this menu. We found this restaurant Tartan in Miranda de Ebro. Lots of veggiechoices and a modern twist to Spanish classics. 14.90 € for a menu in Spain gets me an average spaghetti here in Belgium.
And the food was soooo delicious.This menu looks good, lot of variety!
I love french fries as we call them in America, but at home generally stay away as they are high calorie. On the camino I enjoy them with gusto, as it's not my fault they come as part of the meal! However, I do like when regular potatoes are offered on the camino as it's a nice change and I love them, too!..."You say potato, I say patato"!Yes fries will be on most pilgrim's menus.
If you take a menu del dia or choose a la carta you could ask for a stew. Then , most often, one of the ingredients will be potatoe.
Take a look at this menu. We found this restaurant Tartan in Miranda de Ebro. Lots of veggiechoices and a modern twist to Spanish classics. 14.90 € for a menu in Spain gets me an average spaghetti here in Belgium.
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Yes fries will be on most pilgrim's menus.
If you take a menu del dia or choose a la carta you could ask for a stew. Then , most often, one of the ingredients will be potatoe.
Take a look at this menu. We found this restaurant Tartan in Miranda de Ebro. Lots of veggiechoices and a modern twist to Spanish classics. 14.90 € for a menu in Spain gets me an average spaghetti here in Belgium.
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I would guess that means that everyone at the table must order from the menu ... but that’s just a guess, I haven’t noticed that on a menu before"Solo mesas completas" is not an usual indication on a menu. Maybe it indicates that if the table is not full then the menú is more expensive?
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